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Endometriosis

What is Endometriosis?


Endometriosis is a chronic, estrogen-dependent condition in which tissue similar to the endometrium (the lining of the uterus) grows outside the uterus, causing inflammation, pain, and sometimes infertility. This tissue responds to hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle—thickening, breaking down, and bleeding—just like the uterine lining, but because it’s outside the uterus, it has no way to exit the body, leading to irritation and scarring.


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What are common symptoms of endometriosis?


Common symptoms include:

  • Severe menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea)

  • Chronic pelvic pain

  • Pain during intercourse (dyspareunia)

  • Heavy or irregular menstrual bleeding

  • Pain with bowel movements or urination (especially during menstruation)

  • Infertility

  • Fatigue, bloating, nausea

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What can endometriosis affect?


Endometriosis can also affect the bowel, bladder, and other organs, and may cause endometriomas (ovarian cysts filled with endometrial-like tissue).


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